What is the best way to get tape residue off the finish of my car?

Question

A while back I used some black electrical tape to hold the trim strip on my car from falling off. I left it on there too long and when I took it off there was some sticky stuff there. What could I use to get that off?

Answer 1

WD40 adhesive is a petroleum based product WD40 is a petroleum based product and will remove it

Answer 2

krudkutter

you can find it at the home depot in the paint section

it is pretty much the strongest solvent on the face of the earth
it wont take the paint off of your car, but if you got paint on your car, it will take it off. just put some on a cotton swab and rub it on the glue, then take a dry towel or w.e and wipe it off and you should be done in a matter of seconds

Answer 3

WD 40 or Goo gone works, Even alcohol does the trick.

Answer 4

goo gone or 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner part #051135-08984. both work well. Some times even rubbing alchohol works too.

Answer 5

Some answers are OK but what you really need is some lighter fluid or some nap ta,That is what we used at the factory, It won,t hurt the clear coat. Hope this helps

Answer 6

There's a product called "Simple Green" that removes stuff like that....or try baby oil.

Answer 7

I like using a razor blade and sand paper. Works great!!

Answer 8

'GOO GONE' - a liquid, available at stores such as Walmart. Great stuff !!

Answer 9

oven clean. don't leave on long. won't hurt paint if done quickly

Answer 10

GOO GONE